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Sourdough Starter

By: Delila George  
"Some 25 years ago, I received this recipe and some starter from a good friend, who is now a neighbor. I use it to make many loaves of the Sourdough French Bread (recipe also in Recipe Finder)."

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 48 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 2 cups warm water (110 degrees to 115 degrees)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. In a 4-qt. non-metallic bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand for 5 minutes. Add flour; stir until smooth. Cover loosely with a clean towel. Let stand in a warm place (80 degrees F-90 degrees F) to ferment for 48 hours; stir several times daily (the mixture will become bubbly and rise, have "yeasty" sour aroma and a transparent yellow liquid will form on the top). Use starter for your favorite sourdough recipes. The starter will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Use and replenish or nourish at least every 2 weeks. Refer to the Sourdough Starter Secrets on page 54.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2009 by alieycater 
I use a method that's been in the family for over 30 years... it's started almost just like... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2008 by SHANZAG 
This is how you do it! so simple! Thanks! Put a note on your start so helping friends don't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2009 by MsCrowDogs 
Thank you .Amish starter is wearing me down .Always ended up with way more than I could use.A... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2009 by classicmustangchick 
This may be a 5* recipe...since this is the only starter I've ever tried I can't say for... MORE

 
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